UK Product Manager - Aviation Fuel

Essar Group; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday, increasing with serv–

Private medical insurance

Additional flex benefits, including-h°

Access to Employee AssistanceProgramme

Free secure on-site car parking

Job summary

Essar Energy Transition is seeking a Product Manager for Aviation Fuels to shape the commercial strategy, grow profitability, and strengthen relationships with airlines, airports, and key partners. You will identify market opportunities, drive growth, and oversee portfolio performance in a dynamic energy landscape.

The role requires leading negotiations and collaborating with Supply, Logistics, and Operations to ensure reliable product delivery and ongoing SAF initiatives.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial experience within aviation fuels, aviation, energy, commodities or a related sector.
• Strong understanding of aviation fuel markets, customer requirements and supply chain dynamics.
• Experience managing complex customer relationships and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Proven track record of delivering commercial growth and business development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Aviation Fuels product strategy to support growth, profitability and customer retention.
• Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with airlines, airports, into-plane operators and key customers.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing and emerging aviation markets.
• Monitor aviation market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity to inform commercial decisions.
• Lead commercial negotiations and customer account reviews, ensuring value is delivered for both customers and the business.
• Work closely with Supply, Logistics and Operations teams to ensure reliable product availability and service delivery.
• Support the development and implementation of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) opportunities and future growth initiatives.
• Develop business cases and strategic recommendations to support investment and market expansion opportunities.
• Manage portfolio performance against agreed commercial objectives and key performance indicators.
• Represent the business at key industry events and customer forums where appropriate.

Skills

Aviation fuels

Commercial strategy

Account management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Business/Economics/Engineering degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

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Location: Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, Ellesmere Port

Employment Type: Site Based Full Time Role 5 days per week Monday-Friday

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service
• Private medical insurance
• Additional flex benefits, including holiday purchase
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme with exclusive access to a range of Discounts
• Free secure on-site car parking

About the Company

EET (Essar Energy Transition) vision is to be the leading producer of low carbon fuels and establish a blueprint energy transition hub in the North West. EET plays a major role in supplying the Northwest and the wider UK with essential fuels. We produce over 16% of the UK’s road transport fuels, supply key feedstocks to the petrochemical industry, and are investing heavily in low‑carbon energy solutions.

We work with major retail fuel brands, supermarkets, Manchester Airport, leading airlines, and regional transport operators. We are also a key partner in the HyNet project, helping to deliver the region’s low‑carbon future.

With over 900 skilled colleagues, we offer a strong safety culture, technically challenging work, and some of the best training in the energy sector.

As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for shaping the commercial strategy, growth and profitability of our Aviation Fuels portfolio. Working closely with airlines, airport operators, supply partners and internal stakeholders, you will identify market opportunities, strengthen customer relationships and drive commercial performance across a strategically important area of the business. This role offers the opportunity to influence the future of aviation fuels while supporting customers through an evolving energy landscape and advancing sustainable growth.

You will:

· Develop and implement the Aviation Fuels product strategy to support growth, profitability and customer retention.

· Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with airlines, airports, into-plane operators and key customers.

· Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing and emerging aviation markets.

· Monitor aviation market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity to inform commercial decisions.

· Lead commercial negotiations and customer account reviews, ensuring value is delivered for both customers and the business.

· Work closely with Supply, Logistics and Operations teams to ensure reliable product availability and service delivery.

· Support the development and implementation of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) opportunities and future growth initiatives.

· Develop business cases and strategic recommendations to support investment and market expansion opportunities.

· Manage portfolio performance against agreed commercial objectives and key performance indicators.

· Represent the business at key industry events and customer forums where appropriate.

About You

To succeed in this role, you should have:

· Significant commercial experience within aviation fuels, aviation, energy, commodities or a related sector.

· A strong understanding of aviation fuel markets, customer requirements and supply chain dynamics.

· Experience managing complex customer relationships and negotiating commercial agreements.

· A proven track record of delivering commercial growth and business development opportunities.

· Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance customer needs and business objectives.

· Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, supported by a data‑driven approach.

· Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility at all levels.

· Experience developing and implementing commercial strategies in a competitive market environment.

· Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

· A degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Application Process

This vacancy will be advertised for a minimum period of two weeks and will remain open to applications until an offer has been made and accepted. Therefore, the vacancy may close at any time after Wednesday, 14 October 2026 and we encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible.